Matt is medically trained and completed his PhD in philosophy. He founded independent research consultancy Adapt Research in 2015. Matt initiated and led the philanthropically funded 2023 Aotearoa NZ catastrophic resilience project. He has published numerous articles on global catastrophe and loves to blog on health, technology and global catastrophic risk.

Nick is a professor of public health at the University of Otago, Wellington.‍He has a long term research interest in catastrophic risks - particularly nuclear war and pandemics.

Pia's interests are in food sovereignty, security, and resilience. She aims to work collaboratively toward agile adaption to marine biodiversity collapse and invasive species.  Passionate about syntropic agroforestry, she seeks to develop the potential for incorporating bio-digesters, biochar, and intensive food production within systems of native afforestation succession.

Sam wields his data-driven expertise in environmental policy project management and advocates for sustainable agricultural practices. He has a proven track record in guiding policy frameworks from development to execution, ensuring alignment with both environmental goals and industry needs. He has partnered with the MfE,  MPI, and others to influence policy and guide best practices in environmental sustainability.